For many years now Cold Steel has been fascinated with the Black Knife or Skean Dhu (Gaelic) of the ancient Scottish warriors. Used as a utility or back-up knife and worn under the sleeve, tucked inside a jacket or slipped into the top of a stocking it was thin, flat "pointy" and light as a feather.

Now Cold Steel is proud to offer you our latest interpretation of this timeless knife in the form of an updated Tactical folder we call the Hold Out.

Available in several sizes to meet just about anyone's needs, they offer a number of contemporary variations and refinements at a very affordable price. Each blade is made of our tried and true AUS 8A Stainless Steel, and like its ancient predecessor's, features a thin, acutely pointed tip that's sharp as the proverbial needle. And it glides effortlessly through even the most puncture resistant materials while remaining remarkably resistant to breakage. Adding to their value and wicked effectiveness, each knife has been precisely and beautifully hollow ground before being honed by hand to a razor edge that will fling hairs from your arm like magic.

The handles of our Hold Out series are also reminiscent of their ancient forbearers. Fashioned from the finest American made G-10 laminate, they offer a palm hugging profile and a thin, flat cross section that resists rolling or twisting in the palm while remaining comfortable and versatile enough to accommodate a wide variety of gripping styles.

To protect your fingers from our Hold Out's remarkably sharp blades, each knife comes with our record breaking Tri-Ad lock. Proven to way out perform the competition in the most brutal tests imaginable, it's simply the best lock available for folding knives at any price. Due to the strength of the Tri-Ad lock, depressing the mechanism to release the blade might be difficult.

For discreet carry and immediate access, the Hold Outs are supplied with polished stainless steel pocket clips and thumb studs on the blade. This arrangement allows a wide variety of carry options as well as lightning quick, one-handed deployment.

Specifications

Item Number: 11HLS

Name: Hold Out II Serrated Edge

Blade Length: 4"

Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm

Overall Length: 9"

Steel: Japanese AUS 8A Stainless

Weight: 4.2 oz

Handle: 5" Long G-10

Pocket Clip: Stainless Pocket / Belt Clip

Made in Taiwan

UPC Code: 705442009160

Badges

AUS-8 Stainless Steel
A very widely used EDC steel, AUS-8 can take a very nice edge while also maintaining moderate edge holding and corrosion resistance properties.

Lockback
The original locking mechanism. It can be found mid spine or at the bottom of the handle, and it provides tight lockup that will wear well.

Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.

G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.

Purchased this as an EDC for work. I did not need a new EDC however, this one is shaped like a sgian dubh and, for that reason alone, it had to be purchased. Great size, very sharp out of the box, and everyone of Scottish ancestry is suffering from a serious case of knife envy. The handle material is as rough as a cob. Removed the pocket clip, sanded under it to save wear and tear on my trousers. It was a bit stiff to open and close when first received, working the action has smoothed it out. Great price from KnifeCenter.com, looking at buying the next size to stash for future use.

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